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Job DescriptionSalary: About Sundae Sundaes mission is to help homeowners and investors get the best outcome when its time to sell or buy a house that needs some love. The Sundae Marketplace is a platform that connects homeowners and investors who want to sell or buy homes that need repair. Weve developed a model to predict when sellers will need our help, a best-in-class team to reach them, and a trusted brand that allows us to grow even faster through word of mouth and referrals. With scale and efficiency, we can redistribute economic value in the form of the fairest price for sellers and buyers alike. We are a Tier 1 Venture Capital backed company with a product-market fit, scaling revenue, and a massive addressable market opportunity. Our team comprises seasoned leaders from real estate and marketplace businesses with significant high-growth company experience (Airbnb, Dropbox, Chime, LendingHome). Who This Role Is For This role is best suited for experienced, performance-driven sales professionals who value autonomy, accountability, and uncapped earning potential. Success requires consistency, strong follow-through, and comfort owning a full pipeline in the field. Top performers are rewarded with meaningful income upside and clear advancement opportunities. If you are motivated by results and want performance to be directly reflected in compensation, this role offers long-term growth and impact The Role Market Experts at Sundae seek out and engage with prospective home sellers locally. This is an opportunity to work with a fast-paced team that values empathy, authenticity, and creativity while experiencing significant personal and professional growth. As a Market Expert, you are a homeowners point of contact to evaluate their needs and assess whether or not the Sundae marketplace is a good fit for their situation. Sundae is seeking a candidate that has the ability to empathize with homeowners who may be in a time of need and help to guide them through the home selling process. Team members at Sundae have the opportunity to make a huge impact: youll work with members of every team to solve the problems facing the homeowners were serving. Strong producers in this role have a tremendous opportunity for growth into management or other teams within the organization. Key Responsibilities • Evaluate neighborhoods and properties to uncover potential new leads in the field via cold calling, door knocking, and responding to inbound leads, • Generate opportunities to partner with local real estate agents through networking events and cold calling, • Attend appointments with potential customers at their homes, • Generate referrals from happy customers you helped, • Meet and exceed assigned activity and revenue goals, • This role is expected to be available when our customers need us most, including evenings and weekends. Your manager will work with you to help you maintain a work-life balance. Skills and Personal Qualities • Proven track record of self-generating leads and building local partnerships, • Excellent written and verbal communication, • Strong relationship-building skills, build rapport quickly and authentically, • Ability to speak knowledgeably about real estate conditions and process, • Empathic, active listening, • Meticulous sales pipeline management, • Technologically literate, • Experience using Salesforce or a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool, • Effective time management and task prioritization Qualifications • 2 + consecutive years wholesale Real Estate experience, • 1 + years experience in Outside Sales, • Valid driver's license and ability to clear background/driving record check (required) Compensation & Benefits • $140,000+ OTE (base + uncapped commissions) annually, • Extremely competitive health benefits (100% paid for employee, 75% paid for family), • Stock option package, • Unlimited PTO, • Company vehicle, • Opportunity to revolutionize the real estate industry with a mission to help those in need, • Work with a team of fun and motivated individuals in a highly collaborative culture Joining Sundae means being part of a team bringing compassion and transparency to helping homeowners sell in their time of need while providing access to investment opportunities for buyers, saving them time, money, and resources. If youre driven by positively impacting peoples lives and want to support our mission, wed love to hear from you.

Job DescriptionSalary: $110,000-$150,000 Stillwater Sciences strives for managed, organic growth aligned with our cultural values and strategic plan. Our matrix organizational structure fosters collaboration and accountability, and our culture prioritizes respect, transparency, and long-term success. Joining Stillwater means contributing to a mission-driven team while ensuring financial integrity and supporting strategic initiatives that enable continued growth and operational excellence. Stillwater Sciences seeks an experienced Controller to join our accounting group in either our Berkeley or Sacramento office. In the role of Controller, you will have a wide variety of responsibilities consistent with a small-to-mid-size consulting firm. At Stillwater, the accounting group is segmented into two primary functions: (1) financial accounting and (2) project accounting. In this role, you will report directly to the Director of Business Operations and will be responsible for directly managing the financial accounting team. Although the Controllers primary responsibility is financial accounting, there are interfaces with Project Accounting functions, and the Controller is expected to fully support those interfaces and provide guidance and/or support as necessary. Our projects range in size from $10K to more than $5M and are for terms of a few weeks to multiple years. Project compensation methods are primarily Time and Materials (including units) and some Fixed Fee (with percentage of completion milestones) and are funded by various client types (e.g., local, state, and federal government, utility, non-profit, other consulting firms, occasionally private), each having specific invoicing and reporting requirements that impact revenue recognition and balance sheet reporting. As a growing company, we have numerous initiatives for providing a solid foundation to support managed growth, both in administrative operations and production operations. Financial accounting initiatives include continuing development of the organizational structure, as well as research, development, implementation, and maintenance of accounting tools to provide complete, timely, and accurate financial information consistent with best business practices (Architecture/Engineering/Consulting [AEC] Industry) as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other forms of comprehensive basis of accounting. As a part of our leadership team, you will participate in helping develop and coach others and provide direction for their continuing professional growth. Responsibilities Financial Accounting Operations and Financial Oversight • Lead the Financial Accounting team, including management of the general ledger, accounts payable, credit card activity, accounts receivable, payroll, employee expense reporting, AP and Employee Expense payments, and month-end and year-end close processes., • Ensure that transactions are completely, timely and accurately entered., • Manage the monthly accounting cycle checklist and set the overall accounting calendar., • Perform month-end close procedures, including ensuring all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly and income statement reviewed before providing any financial reports or information., • Ensure timely and accurate internal financial reports according to company defined reporting requirements., • Monitor bankand investment account activity to ensure all entries are made on a timely basis and provide notifications to the Director of Business Operations of any activity of note. Also interface with banking representatives as necessary., • Provide approvals as defined in the Stillwater Governance Framework (e.g., specified purchases, write-downs for client invoices)., • Provide guidance as necessary to Financial Accounting, Project Accounting, and other Stillwater team members for recording or executing financial activity (e.g., project coding, general ledger coding, method for executing a transaction)., • Review and approve transaction entries as specified in company policies and procedures., • Error correction (execute entries or provide guidance to others as appropriate)., • Ensure controls are performed as required., • Maintain accounting for a joint venture. Financial Reporting • Prepare weekly profitability estimates., • Prepare monthly internal accounting reports, financial committee reports, and attend meetings., • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements., • Prepare quarterly and annual board reports., • Provide financial reports and data to outside collaborators as required (e.g., annual valuation for ESOP, bank line of credit compliance, periodic back-up material for client contract negotiations). Planning Support and Reporting • Perform weekly cash analysis., • Assist Director of Business Operations, CFO and/or CEO with cash flow projections, budget, and financial forecasts including ESOP-related expense estimates. Compliance • Provide information for income tax reporting and tax planning and interface with outside tax accounting firm., • Provide information for FAR audit and interface with our outside auditing firm., • Ensure all tax filings are prepared and submitted (e.g., annual business license tax, annual unsecured personal property tax, quarterly use taxes)., • Prepare and/or assist in preparation of reports for contract compliance as necessary, including General Services Administration (GSA) compliance., • Complete annual 1099 reporting., • Prepare annual census data and upload to government portal. Revenue Recognition • Ensure revenue is recognized in accordance with GAAP for Time and Materials with and without limits, Fixed Fee., • Provide reports for reconciling unbilled and revenue recognition. Payroll Processing Support • Learn and periodically perform payroll payment processing to back-up our payroll team member and to provide operational redundancy., • Work with payroll specialist to calculate and reconcile quarterly differential pay., • Payroll General Ledger Entries., • Monthly Job Cost Variance entries and reconciliation., • Assist with payroll processing documentation. Training, Oversight, and Support • Provide, coordinate, and/or recommend training for financial accounting team members., • Participate in annual 360 reviews for financial accounting team members. Data Integrity and Quality Assurance • Assist with management of the ERP system, especially around financial accounting modules, including GL maintenance, user security requirements, etc., • Ensure documentation is complete, maintained, and meets company standards., • Ensure that quality assurance procedures are followed., • Review and provide lessons learned where errors occur and implement process improvement as appropriate., • Ensure financial transactions/activity is recorded in the correct period and maintain an understanding of and control over transaction cut-off., • Maintain the completeness and organization of relevant electronically stored documents, reports, etc., • Ensure workpaper standards are maintained and periodically reviewed for process improvement. Procedures & Process Improvement • Maintain accounting process documentation, including periodic review, testing, and updating of existing documentation, and creation or oversight of new documentation, all to meet our quality standards., • Work with the Director of Business Operations and the IT Manager using systems-based methodologies and control standards to implement automated workflows in Deltek Vantagepoint. Special Projects Special projects may arise from time to time (e.g., IT application software initiatives, special reporting). The Controller is expected to take ownership for assigned processes and to assist with other projects where there is an interface with financial accounting. Experience, Education, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements • Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years of experience in Controller or equivalent leadership role., • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline., • CPA or CMA preferred but not required., • Experience working with payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes., • Experience with compliance including, but not limited to, income tax, business tax, use tax, US Census, US government contracting and FAR compliance reporting, or similar., • Knowledge of financial concepts, practices, and procedures in the AEC industry., • Strong knowledge of GAAP, management accounting principles, internal controls and financial reporting., • Knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint or equivalent ERP system used for project accounting or management accounting., • Comprehensive understanding of standard commercial contracting terms (i.e., Time and Materials, Time and Materials not to Exceed, Fixed Fee, Unit Billing)., • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Excel (including VLookups, Pivot Tables, SumIf, etc.), MS Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat., • Prevailing wage compliance experience and knowledge is a plus., • Excellent business communication, organization, and analytical skills., • Proven organizational skills with the ability to effectively multi-task., • Strong attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills., • Results-oriented, responsive, and ability to follow-through., • Work well with others under deadlines and changes in priorities., • Ability to work 40 hours per week with flexibility when needed to meet business needs., • Personal integrity and sound judgement in working with confidential information. Compensation, Application, and Interview Details: • Full-time (40 hours/week) position with benefits, located in our Berkeley or Sacramento location., • Hybrid role (3+ days/week in office, certain days of the week required), beginning with 5 days/week in office work for first three months., • Annual salary $110,000-$150,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience., • Stillwater Sciences provides a competitive compensation package including a 401(k) plan, ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), and full health, vision, and dental care., • To apply, please submit: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume; 3) a brief email introducing yourself to our ten-person finance and accounting team as though you were hired and today was your first day on the job (please limit to 200 words).We request that you do not use AI tools in preparing your application. We do not use AI or computer screening when reviewing applicants and ask that you offer us the same respect., • Interview process: 1) 30-minute video interview with Hiring Manager; 2) 60-minute Panel Interview with Hiring Manager and Executives; 3) 30 to 60-minute remote Skills Assessment; 4) Financial team meeting; 5) Reference Check. About Stillwater Sciences: Stillwater Sciences is an employee-owned environmental consulting firm specializing in scientifically based solutions to aquatic, terrestrial, and watershed resource management. We assist government agencies, NGOs, and private clients with environmental problem solving, planning, and permitting using a multi-disciplinary approach that integrates physical and biological processes. We have approximately 120 full-time dedicated and enthusiastic employees throughout the Western U.S. in nine offices. We maintain a collaborative work environment that promotes productive and rigorous applied scientific research. We pride ourselves on defining and shaping our individual careers in a way that provides a healthy rhythm of work and life responsibilities. Success at Stillwater requires a blend of passion, initiative, commitment, flexibility, and teamwork. Stillwater Sciences is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics including race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. Stillwater is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact .

Job DescriptionMahmee is on a mission to make the United States the best place in the world to give birth by providing wraparound pregnancy and postpartum care that treats the whole you. Mahmee is backed by some of the most well-known venture capital investors in the world, including Goldman Sachs Asset Management, MaC Venture Capital, Mark Cuban, Serena Williams, and Arlan Hamilton, among others. Mahmee is doing something that almost no one else is doing—we’re building sustainable, full-time jobs for doulas. Not side gigs. Not contract chaos. This is a career path, with pay, benefits, a team, and a long-term future in maternal health. We’re looking for people who want to be part of this movement. The goal of this role is to promote health equity, empower patients and optimize patient safety through in-person advocacy, support, and fast connection to care and resources before, during and after childbirth.You will need experience and/or knowledge in these areas to be successful in this role: • Birth doula and postpartum doula standards of practice and ethics, • Community birth trends and patient-centered approaches to birth planning, • Scope of non-clinical birth support and boundaries in interdisciplinary care, • Trauma-informed, anti-racist, and culturally responsive birth work, • Care coordination and referral practices in maternal healthYou must have these skills:, • Ability to provide prenatal, birth, and postpartum support across diverse populations, • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to work as part of a team of doulas and maternal care providersTechnology skills:, • Digital communication tools (messaging, email, video chat), • Familiarity with documenting doula support in digital platforms, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), or similar programsYour responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:, • In-person attendance to childbirth, and other L&D procedures, as assigned: Provide continuous and comprehensive bedside childbirth doula support; engage Mahmee virtual doula team for backup support when needed; conclude in-person labor support 1-2 hours after delivery occurs, • In-person prenatal and postpartum doula appointments, as assigned: Provide psychosocial support and anticipatory guidance for patients during pregnancy and postpartum appointments scheduled by a Care Coordinator, including, but not limited to, creating birth plans, preparing for medical office visits, educating on common labor and delivery practices, planning for help at home, debriefing birth stories, • Patient Communication: Proactive and professional engagement with patients while creating interactions that promote trust, respect, inclusion, and empathy in a virtual environment, • Escalation of Concerns: Prompt communication to an appropriate clinical team member, including escalation of medical concerns to the patient’s obstetrician or primary care provider, • Coordination: Prompt management of all messaging/interactions utilizing excellent communication skills with accessible and inclusive language. Seamless connection to other members of the care team in lactation, nursing, care coordination, mental health, and nutrition. Your Benefits Package, • Competitive pay plus stock options, • Paid time off, including national holidays and your birthday, • Health, dental and vision coverage, plus 401(k) and life insurance, • Annual professional development stipend, • Paid parental leave Total compensation includes: • Salaried position: $55,000–$85,000 base, depending on experience and provider level, • Up to $20,000 in additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401K, professional development/training stipends, PTO, and stock options, • Signing bonus after first 90 days of employee training and onboarding